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Dakota., 01/01/1852-12/31/1852

 File — Box: 7, Folder: 34
Identifier: 79668
Dakota.
Dakota.

Series-level Scope and Content Note

From the Series:

Contains manuscripts, correspondence, and other documents relating to Native American linguistics and history. Includes many original documents. Numerous grammars and vocabularies are retained. Arranged alphabetically by name of Native American language/tribe. This series comprises boxes 7-11 of the Shea Papers.

Dates

  • 01/01/1852-12/31/1852

Collection-level Access Restrictions

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Conditions Governing Access note

Most manuscripts collections at the Georgetown University Booth Family Center for Special Collections are open to researchers; however, restrictions may apply to some collections. Collections stored off site require a minimum of three days for retrieval. For use of all manuscripts collections, researchers are advised to contact the Booth Family Center for Special Collections in advance of any visit.

Extent

From the Collection: 24.25 Linear Feet (39 boxes)

Language of Materials

From the Collection: English

Shelf Location

09/10/02

Container Summary

1 AMS dated 1852 by Stephen Return Riggs, a vocabulary in the Dakota language, titled "Dakota, 180 Words," 10 pages. Presented to the American Ethnological Society on 3/27/1852.

Subjects and Associated Physical Materials

DAKOTA LANGUAGE - MANUSCRIPT: VOCABULARY BY RIGGS, STEPHEN RETURN 1852: Other Types

RIGGS, STEPHEN RETURN - MANUSCRIPT VOCABULARY:"DAKOTA 180 WORDS" 1852: Other Types

AMERICAN ETHNOLOGICAL SOCIETY - REFERENCE (1852): Other Types

Repository Details

Part of the Georgetown University Manuscripts Repository

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